Sentences with phrase «filing frivolous motions»

A noncompliant spouse might try to prolong a divorce by filing frivolous motions or other unnecessary paperwork, although the court might levy sanctions or other legal penalties for actions like that.

He might file frivolous motions of his own, dragging you into court at every turn and protesting every step of the proceedings.

Not exact matches

But in a motion filed earlier this month, RIAA lawyers accuse Beckerman of making misleading statements, baseless discovery objections and frivolous motions — and then adding insult to injury by posting all the documents on his blog.

As I read the motion, the legal theory under which the RIAA's lawyers implicate Beckerman's blogging is that a lawyer should be subject to sanctions for filing frivolous pleadings designed to bolster a broader, bad - faith public relations campaign.

They typically seek to punish repeated litigation abuses (frivolous claims, discovery requests and motions filed for harassment) by getting a judge's permission before filing a lawsuit.

While the Court understands that counsel for the Defendant is a law professor, and that he believes this case serves an important educational function, counsel must also understand that he represents a client in this litigation — a client whose case may well be undermined by the filing of frivolous motions and the failure to comply with the Rules.